White Belt — What Is an Internal Developer Platform?
The White Belt is the starting point for the Fawkes Dojo learning journey. It covers foundational concepts: what an Internal Developer Platform (IDP) is, why IDPs matter, and how DORA metrics measure delivery performance.
Module Overview
| Module | Topic | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Module 01 — What Is an IDP? | IDP concepts, golden paths, platform thinking | 2–3 hours |
Learning Objectives
After completing the White Belt module, you will be able to: - Explain what an Internal Developer Platform is and what problem it solves - Describe the four DORA metrics and what they measure - Identify where Fawkes fits in the IDP landscape - Navigate the Backstage developer portal - Understand the golden-path service template
Prerequisites
No prior platform engineering experience is required. You should be comfortable with: - Basic Git operations (clone, commit, push, branch) - Basic command-line usage - Familiarity with at least one programming language
Assessment
After completing the module exercises, schedule an assessment session with a Yellow Belt or higher. The assessment is a 30-minute practical exercise where you will demonstrate the concepts from the module.